Ready to get a handle on those love handles

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Ready to get a handle on those love handles?

• By
• Laura Byrd

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• A presentation to the general public about how to
  take off unwanted pounds

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Facts about Obesity

• It affects 25-38 of all Americans
• It increases risk for other diseases such as
  diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
• Defined as a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or above.

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How to figure BMI

• Weight(kg)/Height(m²)
• Kg 2.2 lbs
• 2.54 cm 1 inch
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• Weight(lbs) x 705/(height in inches)²

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Reading BMI Values
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Non-drug Treatments

• Dietary change
• Physical Activity
• Behavior Modification

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Dietary Change

• Reducing caloric intake by 500 calories/day will
  result in a weight loss of about 1 POUND A WEEK!

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Physical Activity

• Start with 30 minutes 3 times a day
• Work up to 45 minutes at least 5 times a day

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Behavior Modification

• Identify problems
• Eating late at night
• A need to clean your plate
• Too much junk
• Eating for emotional reasons
• Set goals
• Change bad habits
• Reinforce desired behavior

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• Drug Treatment Options?

for weight loss
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Some inappropriate meds

• Syrup of Ipecac
• Laxatives
• Diuretics

STOP
STOP
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Syrup of Ipecac

• Weakens heart muscle
• Cardiac arrythmias
• Chest pain
• Tachycardia
• Respiratory difficulties
• Cardiac arrest

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Laxatives

• Ingested calories already absorbed by the time
  laxative takes effect

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Diuretics

• Short term effects only
• Tolerance develops after couple of days
• Electrolyte disturbances
• Sudden death?

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Other options

• Rx drugs (Adipex, Meridia, etc.)
• Surgical Options
• or

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Priority plans of action
Overweight
Tried non-drug therapy?
Rx drugs
Surgery
Last option
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Best ways to lose the weight

• Exercise
• Lower caloric intake
• Decide to do so

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• Remember You dont have to be overweight to
  have a healthy lifestyle.
• Prevention is the KEY!